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DY53 RVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,866 miles

3x tyres getting low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,866 miles

3x tyres getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,040 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,275 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,359 miles

sills covered by trims

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

sills covered by trims

Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high vis brake light not working

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,872 miles

high vis brake light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 40,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY53 RVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 RVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY53 RVK registered?

DY53 RVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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